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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport39mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport300m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,850
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$875
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